Unions have proposed a four-day working week. The government has rejected it. Will we ever see it happen?

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Q+A: Will we ever see a four-day working week?

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Oil markets are under pressure, LNG prices are rising, and copper and rare earths are becoming increasingly volatile. 

Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about what happens next if tensions in the Middle East continue - including the potential for oil prices to hit US$150 a barrel, or even $200 if inventories become critically low.

He also breaks down the outlook for LNG, copper, iron ore, rare earths and lithium, and why supply disruptions are now just as important as demand in commodity markets.

Oil markets are under pressure, LNG prices are rising, and copper and rare earths are becoming increasingly volatile.&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about what happens next if tensions in the Middle East continue - including the potential for&nbsp;oil prices to hit US$150 a barrel, or even $200 if inventories become critically low. He also breaks down the outlook for LNG, copper, iron ore, rare earths and lithium, and why supply disruptions are now just as important as demand in commodity markets.

Q+A: Could oil really hit $200 a barrel?

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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.3pc

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Wednesday 20 May 2026

The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the new 30 per cent tax on trusts will take some time to implement
Beef farmers' golden period might be about to come to an end
Super returns heading for a fourth consecutive year of decent returns
Elon Musk loses his fight against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman

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Wednesday 20 May 2026
The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the new 30 per cent tax on trusts will take some time to implement</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beef farmers' golden period might be about to come to an end</li>
<li aria-level="1">Super returns heading for a fourth consecutive year of decent returns</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk loses his fight against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman</li>
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RBA hints rates on hold; new 30pc trust tax delay; Musk loses fight against OpenAI, Altman

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Q+A: Will we ever see a four-day working week?

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